In the popular view, people who run daily, and who run relatively high mileage, are far more often considered "addicted to running" than less frequent, lower-mileage runners. That view--that training ...

Exercise addiction is tricky to diagnose and treat. Here's what to know about this increasingly common—and not super talked about—disease. “That can’t be good,” I remember thinking, as my knees ...

A UB neuroscientist whose focus is the brain’s reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can aid the brain in addiction recovery. Over the past year, this research ...

(BlackFitness101.com) In today’s fitness-driven culture, the allure of the gym is undeniable. From sculpting the perfect physique to boosting mental health, the benefits of regular exercise are ...

Research has found that exercise significantly reduces the risk of relapse and improves mood in people recovering from ...

(NEW YORK) — Since she was in elementary school, Katherine Schreiber, 28, remembers struggling with body issues. Sometimes these feelings were so severe she felt she was “too ugly” to go to class.

Addiction is a widespread health issue that will affect about one in five Canadians over their lifetimes. For example, addiction to opioids has led to opioid and overdose crises in many cities, which ...

Exorcise addictive and depressive demons the way celebrities do — with exercise. You’ve probably heard how many famous people have chosen exercise to effectively prevent and even treat mental health ...

Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones - but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol? There are some tantalizing clues that physical activity might spur ...